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Narcissism

Narcissism: The Self Admiring, Successful Failure

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 7, 2023 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Many of us are confronted with people who exhibit narcissistic traits. Our relationships with them can become strained and we may find ourselves exploited for their ends.

Many of us are confronted with people who exhibit narcissistic traits. Our relationships with them can become strained and we may find ourselves exploited for their ends.

Grief

Are You Bereaved and Struggling to Get the Support You Need?

Lucy C. Hone Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Resilient Grieving

Bereaved clients often find it to get the help they need. Consider these 6 different types of bereavement support and don't expect one person to tick every box.

Bereaved clients often find it to get the help they need. Consider these 6 different types of bereavement support and don't expect one person to tick every box.

Trauma

The Intersection of Trauma and Eating Disorders

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Your Brain on Body Dysmorphia

We know very little about the cause of eating disorders, but one theme rings true for many: trauma. New research shows how trauma therapy helps recovery from an eating disorder.

We know very little about the cause of eating disorders, but one theme rings true for many: trauma. New research shows how trauma therapy helps recovery from an eating disorder.

Family Dynamics

Prince Harry's 'Spare' Opens Discussion on Family Trauma

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on June 7, 2023 in Invisible Bruises

Dysfunctional family dynamics do not discriminate among socioeconomic status. ​​​​​​​Here are five common themes noticed in my practice that are reinforced by Prince Harry's book.

Dysfunctional family dynamics do not discriminate among socioeconomic status. ​​​​​​​Here are five common themes noticed in my practice that are reinforced by Prince Harry's book.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I Was Sad and Did Not Want to Live

Noreen Masud DPhil on June 7, 2023 in More than a Footnote

Life with complex PTSD.

Life with complex PTSD.

Relationships

Use a Different Lens to See New Ways to Stop Fighting

Charles H. Browning Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Thought Shifters

"You spend more time on your phone than with me." "You're just like your father, selfish and uncaring." "Why do you never support me with the kids?" End the chaos. Start over now.

"You spend more time on your phone than with me." "You're just like your father, selfish and uncaring." "Why do you never support me with the kids?" End the chaos. Start over now.

Persuasion

Manson Cult Member Leslie Van Houten Deserves to Be Free

Steven A Hassan PhD on June 6, 2023 in Freedom of Mind

When cult leader Charles Manson ordered Leslie van Houten to commit murder, she obeyed without question. Now that the spell is broken, is she still a danger to society?

When cult leader Charles Manson ordered Leslie van Houten to commit murder, she obeyed without question. Now that the spell is broken, is she still a danger to society?

Relationships

3 Ways You're Ruining Your Relationship

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on June 6, 2023 in Modern Sex

Most of us learned unhealthy relational skills growing up. We may be doing the best we can, but as adults we need to learn new relational skills.

Most of us learned unhealthy relational skills growing up. We may be doing the best we can, but as adults we need to learn new relational skills.

ADHD

Tracking Symptom Severity in ADHD

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on June 6, 2023 in 1-2-3-ADHD

You're getting medication for your ADHD. How do you know it's working well? Could it be working better? Wouldn't it be nice to have some objective measurement of that?

You're getting medication for your ADHD. How do you know it's working well? Could it be working better? Wouldn't it be nice to have some objective measurement of that?

Sex

The 13 Attitudes for Super Sex

Joel Block Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Love Matters

Better sex is less about technique and more about attitude.

Better sex is less about technique and more about attitude.

Highly Sensitive Person

The Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive

Andrea Wachter LMFT on June 6, 2023 in The Relatable Therapist

Tired of being sensitive? Seeing the benefits can help.

Tired of being sensitive? Seeing the benefits can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety Attacks No More

Charles H. Browning Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Thought Shifters

5 simple steps to regain control over anxiety and panic.

5 simple steps to regain control over anxiety and panic.

Gratitude

Gratitude Is the Best Attitude for Chronic Pain Patients

Simran Datta on June 6, 2023 in Chronic Pain Diaries

Do you feel stuck in the chronic pain cycle? Here's how to dissolve your pain anxiety, reestablish an abundance mindset, and live well as a chronic pain patient.

Do you feel stuck in the chronic pain cycle? Here's how to dissolve your pain anxiety, reestablish an abundance mindset, and live well as a chronic pain patient.

Mindfulness

Do You Welcome Growth or Resist Change?

Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on June 6, 2023 in Flourish and Thrive

These two strategies can empower you to explore options and opportunities you may never have considered, as you deal with challenges personally and at work.

These two strategies can empower you to explore options and opportunities you may never have considered, as you deal with challenges personally and at work.

Psychosis

Transitioning Back to a Clear Mind

Sarah Merritt Ryan on June 6, 2023 in Healing Mind

A Personal Perspective: A clear mind was the most important factor in my recovery and emotional process. I can now embrace the present and am free to lead a fulfilling life.

A Personal Perspective: A clear mind was the most important factor in my recovery and emotional process. I can now embrace the present and am free to lead a fulfilling life.

Anger

11 Good Reasons to Get Angry

Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT on June 6, 2023 in The Wisdom of Anger

Anger can be positive if understood and utilized effectively. Here are 11 reasons to embrace anger.

Anger can be positive if understood and utilized effectively. Here are 11 reasons to embrace anger.

Midlife

Midlife Reality Check: It’s Not All Downhill From Here

Ann Douglas on June 6, 2023 in Midlife Reimagined

How narratives of decline sell women in midlife short.

How narratives of decline sell women in midlife short.

Burnout

11 Tools to Cope With Burnout and Overwhelm

Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on June 6, 2023 in The Pacific Heart

Amidst the pandemic and cultural stress, burnout is on the rise. Here are tools, including prompts for institutional change, to help cope.

Amidst the pandemic and cultural stress, burnout is on the rise. Here are tools, including prompts for institutional change, to help cope.

Relationships

Not Always Great, but Finally Good Enough

Barbara A Jaffe Ed.D. on June 6, 2023 in Journey to Healing

A Personal Perspective: Despite not being "great" in many areas of my life, I am good enough now.

A Personal Perspective: Despite not being "great" in many areas of my life, I am good enough now.

Jealousy

Understand and Conquer Envy

Monica Vermani C. Psych. on June 6, 2023 in A Deeper Wellness

Why do we conceal envy, and how can we harness it to move forward?

Why do we conceal envy, and how can we harness it to move forward?

Eating Disorders

How to Take Care of Yourself While Tending to Your Child

Erin Dullea MAPP, CPPC on June 6, 2023 in Supporting Parents

Parents can support themselves through their child's eating disorder recovery with these five principles from positive psychology.

Parents can support themselves through their child's eating disorder recovery with these five principles from positive psychology.

Attention

How to Craft a Summer Schedule for Your Kids

Nir Eyal on June 6, 2023 in Automatic You

Summer isn’t just an opportunity for kids to become indistractable; it’s also an opportunity for parents to learn to relinquish control to their kids.

Summer isn’t just an opportunity for kids to become indistractable; it’s also an opportunity for parents to learn to relinquish control to their kids.

Relationships

Four Truths When You Fall in Love the Second Time

John Kim LMFT on June 6, 2023 in The Angry Therapist

Falling in love is a beautifully unpredictable journey that can be both exhilarating and challenging.

Falling in love is a beautifully unpredictable journey that can be both exhilarating and challenging.

Empathy

Is AI Our Most Dangerous Rival?

Peter Sear Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Empathic Minds

Is AI humanity's biggest rival, or is it the people who use it that pose the greatest threat? Empathy offers a lens through which we can understand this evolving situation.

Is AI humanity's biggest rival, or is it the people who use it that pose the greatest threat? Empathy offers a lens through which we can understand this evolving situation.

Career

Unlocking the Potential of Remote Work for Retention

Gleb Tsipursky Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Intentional Insights

To attract and retain talent in uncertain times, use structured interviews, focus on underappreciated talent, develop managers, and enhance remote work.

To attract and retain talent in uncertain times, use structured interviews, focus on underappreciated talent, develop managers, and enhance remote work.

Family Dynamics

Childcare in the Summer? Welcome to Grandparent Camp

Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Communicating Through Change

Grandparents can be a great source of summer childcare, but hiccups happen. Learn how to address the three most common pain points to ensure summertime fun.

Grandparents can be a great source of summer childcare, but hiccups happen. Learn how to address the three most common pain points to ensure summertime fun.

Diet

Why Sugar Is So Dangerous

Nigel Barber Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in The Human Beast

Excessive sugar consumption is one of the primary challenges to health in modern societies. Sweetness is highly attractive, but sugar is a risk factor for leading causes of death.

Excessive sugar consumption is one of the primary challenges to health in modern societies. Sweetness is highly attractive, but sugar is a risk factor for leading causes of death.

Forgiveness

What If You Gave Yourself the Apology You Deserve?

Dorothy Suskind Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Bully-Wise

Forgiveness is sometimes not what you think. There is power in forgiving ourselves for not speaking up, pushing back, and running away when we were under attack.

Forgiveness is sometimes not what you think. There is power in forgiving ourselves for not speaking up, pushing back, and running away when we were under attack.

Education

Enculturation vs. Acculturation in Musicianship

Robert H. Woody Ph.D. on June 6, 2023 in Live... In Concert

Though studying music in college is the right path for many musicians, it can also have a dark side. But any group can have a positive dynamic if the people want it to.

Though studying music in college is the right path for many musicians, it can also have a dark side. But any group can have a positive dynamic if the people want it to.